Author: Jennifer Mawby

Statue of Joseph Brotherton in Peel Park, Salford, credit: Jennifer Mawby

“It probably would have created more variety than the average working-class Victorian was used to” -  Salford’s Vegetarian Roots

Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming the norm since an increased awareness of climate change and the meat industry.  But did you know that Salford has […]

Who Cares Promotion photo, Credit: The Other Richard

“Explosive, searing, eye-opening verbatim play about young carers”  – Salford Young Carer expresses his thoughts on the final touring of ‘Who Cares’

Who Cares, a verbatim play about Salford young carers will see its final showcasing at The Lowry this November.  The […]

Black History Month stall, featuring poet Griot Gabriel and Sexual Health Advisor for BHA for Equality, Elisabete Miranda, credit: Jennifer Mawby

Pendleton Together resident organises charity Black History Month health event

On Friday 1st October, Owen Power and the charity BHA for Equality co-organised a Black History Month event in Pendleton.  Stalls and speakers provided health information […]

Personal Trainer, Lee Marks uses exercise to help his mental health, Credit: Lee Marks

“If me speaking up about battling it can help one person, I’m happy with that” – Personal trainer lifting the weight of mental health

A personal trainer from Salford turned his life around after an accident encouraged him to train in mental health. Lee […]

Media City UoS Campus, Salford, Credit: Jennifer Mawby

Are we nearly there yet? Students’ thoughts on lockdown learning and returning to campus

University students look forward to in-person teaching after feeling less motivated in lockdown. Isaac Middleton, aged 19, studies Popular Performance […]

Shirley Cunningham distributing letters from pupils, Credit: Age UK Salford

Salford Age UK clients “overjoyed” after receiving heart-warming Christmas letters from students

Pupils at Manchester Grammar School have written Christmas letters and poems to be shared amongst older adults supported by Age UK Salford.